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WASHINGTON – The acting head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told reporters on Monday that the regulatory agency is “working really fast” on the Tesla Autopilot investigation it opened in August 2021. “We’re investing a lot of resources,” said NHTSA acting head Ann Carlson in comments to reporters on the sidelines of an […]

Hyundai and Kia vehicles have become a favorite target of thieves. The crime spree began last year in Wisconsin, when TikTok and YouTube users posted videos showing how to break into the vehicles, rip off the steering column and bypass the key with a USB cable. Criminals in other states soon joined in, leading to

The “Equitable Electric Mobility Playbook” developed by Enterprise Holdings and the National League of Cities says the following regions are making progress toward electric vehicle equity. Drive Clean Seattle is a comprehensive strategy for transportation electrification across passenger vehicles, trucks, public transit and maritime transportation. This project has an equity and racial justice focus, and

While much of the conversation around building the nation’s electric vehicle charging network has focused on automakers, battery technology, utilities, public charging companies and government funding of chargers, one of the largest purchasers of vehicles also has a stake. Enterprise Holdings — owner of the Enterprise, National and Alamo car rental agencies — is working

WASHINGTON — General Motors said Friday it wants the U.S. Treasury to reconsider classification of GM’s electric Cadillac Lyriq to allow it to qualify for federal tax credits. The Treasury and Internal Revenue Service did not classify the Lyriq as an SUV, meaning its retail price cannot be above $55,000 to qualify for up to

Lingering supply chain woes dragged 2022 U.S. light-vehicle sales to their lowest level since 2011, but many dealers are entering 2023 with fuller lots as production begins to bounce back — at least for some automakers. Still, experts warn the industry will grapple with numerous challenges this year that could slow its recovery, including rising

The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association will appeal a court decision last month that favors Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group in a fight over direct sales after the state government granted licenses to the EV startups over dealer objections. Joe McMahon, the association’s executive director, told Automotive News on Friday that the dealer group held a

LAS VEGAS — Stellantis on Thursday delivered an expansive vision of its future at CES that includes its push into the electric pickup market, innovative uses of autonomous technology for off-roading Jeeps and establishment of an independent unit that’ll grow its “data as a service” business. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares also mentioned how the automaker

LAS VEGAS — Ram gave the industry a glimpse of what to expect in 2024 with the unveiling of the 1500 Revolution BEV Concept on Thursday during CES. Ram is looking to raise the bar in the electric pickup market with features such as an automated charger and the ability to follow a walking driver

The New York Attorney General’s Office and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Credit Acceptance Corp. Wednesday, alleging the Detroit auto lender misled customers about the affordability and cost of car loans and let dealerships deceive customers. The two agencies alleged single counts of deceptive practices, abusive practices and “substantial assistance” under the U.S. Consumer Financial